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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

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Sexual Abuse Scandal Could Cost Archdiocese More Than $11M

Archbishop Charles Chaput announced yesterday that the sexual abuse scandal could cost the Archdiocese of Philadelphia more than $11 million. The scandal and years of […]

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Most Americans Know Gay People

Why coming out matters

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Ray Bradbury Dead at 91

Author Ray Bradbury passed away Tuesday night in Southern California. The 91-year-old author is best known for having written Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles and […]

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Donald Trump Says the Miss Universe Organization Plans to Sue Miss PA

Donald Trump called into Today this morning to announce that he and the Miss Universe organization intend to sue former Miss Pennsylvania USA Sheena Monnin […]

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What’s In an LGBT Community Center?

The value of William Way

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Will Cole Hamels Stay or Go? (Does it Matter?)

Amid this season of unhappiness with the Phillies, one question has been hanging over everything: What of Cole Hamels? The 2008 World Series MVP is […]


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Today’s Google Doodle Celebrates Local Anniversary

Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the 79th anniversary of the debut of the drive-in movies. On June 6, 1933 the first drive-in movie theater opened on […]

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If Women Ran the Catholic Church

As if my faith hasn’t been tested enough lately, last week I awoke to the news shows discussing yet another scandal in the Catholic Church. […]

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Philly Pride, It’s Time for a Reboot

Robert Drake wants something new

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What Parents Should Really Worry About on Pre-Teen Facebook

My two kids who are under the age of 13 don’t know about Facebook, and I could not be happier. They don’t care about Facebook […]

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How to Turn the Pope’s Philly Visit Into Cash

After blowing us off in 2008, choosing instead to take what must have been a divine form of the Acela Express from New York straight […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


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Huge Sodas Aren’t the Only Thing Requiring a Shrink Ray

Over the last few days, the flap over Mayor Bloomberg’s absurd attempt to ban sugary drinks deemed too big for anybody’s good has opened up […]

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Morning Scoop: Victim 4 to Read “Love Letters” From Sandusky During Testimony

Sandusky Sent “Love Letters”? On Monday, the man known as Victim 4 in the Jerry Sandusky scandal is expected to take the stand and read […]

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Nutter and Corbett Think You’re a Mushroom

I think the Starland Vocal Band gives sound advice in the classic “Afternoon Delight.” My motto’s always been “When it’s right, it’s right.” Why wait […]

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How to Navigate 15th Street’s Chain Restaurant Row

15th Street in Center City has quite a few fantastic local bars: Good Dog, Jose Pistola’s, McGlinchey’s, Tops. But it’s also become the mecca for […]

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